Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS User Manual

© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Operations Manual, Rev. D
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4.0 SYSTEM USE
PRIOR TO EVERY USE:
PERFORM A SYSTEM INSPECTION AS OUTLINED BELOW, SEE
SECTION 8.3 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
1. Remove steering lock clips (see Appendix B) if they have been
installed for trailering or storage.
2. Check steering fluid level in all steering pumps.
3. Verify immediate steering response when turning steering
wheel(s).
4. Inspect all steering hoses, fittings and mechanical and electrical
cables for wear, kinks, or leaks.
5. Check for binding, loose, worn or leaking steering or shift/throttle
control components.
6. Verify proper shift and throttle response for all control levers.
7. Verify that no alarms or warnings are shown on the CANtrak display.
DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN
PROPER WORKING CONDITION.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE FROM ONE HELM STATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE THE VESSEL IS UNDER WAY. ALWAYS
PLACE ENGINES IN NEUTRAL AND ENSURE THE BOAT IS
STATIONARY BEFORE MOVING TO ANOTHER STATION.
4.2 Multiple Station Boats
On multiple helm station boats all helms are active when the
Optimus EPS is turned on.
The Optimus EPS system is designed to operate much like a conventional
hydraulic steering system. The boat can be steered from any helm
without requiring additional steps to transfer control.
Like a conventional hydraulic system, steering input from each helm
is added cumulatively, which means it is possible that steering inputs
from a second helm can cancel out or exaggerate the operator’s
inputs. It is important that all passengers, and especially children,
are instructed not to touch the helms unless specifically requested
to take control.
If this is the first-time use, or for more details, see Section 3 of
this manual.
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
4.1 Before Each Use
WARNING

Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS Specifications

General

Brand	Seastar Solutions
Model	OPTIMUS EPS
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English